Give the real sky behind the sign with this Aquarius Zodiac Poster from our TrueSky series: a full-bleed Hubble and Kitt Peak image of the Helix Nebula, a deep-sky object in the constellation Aquarius, with the Aquarius glyph, the sign's dates (January 20 – February 18) and a drawing of its stars. A meaningful birthday or astrology gift for every Aquarius.
Why You'll Love It
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Real astronomy: The Helix Nebula is a real object located in the constellation Aquarius.
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Made for Aquarius: Sign glyph, name, and dates (January 20 – February 18) on a modern design.
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Gift ready: A standout birthday present for astrology fans and stargazers alike.
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Archival quality: Museum-grade paper and pigment inks for sharp detail and long-lasting color.
About the Helix Nebula in Aquarius
The real sky behind your sign. NGC 7293, the Helix Nebula, is one of the nearest planetary nebulae to Earth, about 650 light-years away in the constellation Aquarius, shown in a blend of Hubble Advanced Camera for Surveys images and a wide view from Kitt Peak National Observatory.
It is a huge ring nearly 3 light-years across: a trillion-mile-long tunnel of glowing gas pointed almost directly at Earth, so it looks more like a bubble than a cylinder. Thousands of comet-like filaments line its inner rim, pointing back toward a small, super-hot white dwarf. Through binoculars, it appears as a ghostly, greenish cloud in Aquarius.
The colors are rooted in real data: blue traces glowing oxygen, and red traces glowing hydrogen and nitrogen. This is not an artist's rendering or digital illustration — it is an authentic astronomical image combining Hubble Space Telescope and Kitt Peak National Observatory data.
Learn more: NASA Image and Video Library
Print & Frame Details
- Museum-quality 189 gsm matte paper with archival pigment inks
- Framed options: 0.75" Ayous wood frame in black, white, or natural with lightweight Acrylite front
- Hanging hardware included on framed prints
- Available sizes: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14, 12x16, 12x18, 16x20, 18x24, 20x30, 24x36 inches
- Printed to order to reduce waste and ensure fresh, clean prints
FAQ
Is this a real space photo?
Yes. It is an authentic NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image of NGC 7293, The Helix Nebula, which lies in the constellation Aquarius. It is not AI art or an illustration.
What are the Aquarius dates?
January 20 to February 18.
What is printed on the poster?
The Aquarius glyph, the sign name, its dates, the name of the object, and a drawing of the stars of the constellation Aquarius, over the full-bleed Hubble image.
What sizes and frames are available?
Sizes from 5x7" to 24x36". Choose print only, a black, white or wood frame, or a floating frame canvas in black, white or walnut.
Can it be personalized?
Yes. Add a name, birth date or short message at no extra cost, a nice touch for a birthday gift.
Make It Personal
Every print can be personalized — add a name, date or short message at no extra cost.
Thoughtful Craftsmanship
Every Swell Scenes print is produced to order with careful color review and durable materials so your art arrives ready to impress and made to last.
About Swell Scenes
Swell Scenes creates design-forward wall art inspired by the places and stories we love, from planets and deep-space imagery to national parks and world cities.
Image credit: NASA, ESA, C.R. O'Dell (Vanderbilt University), M. Meixner and P. McCullough (STScI)
Swell Scenes is an independent studio and is not affiliated with or endorsed by NASA, ESA, CSA or any space agency.
